Toyota RAV4 Complaints (2020)

652 consumer complaints on file.

#11662875May 23, 2025
SEATS, AIR BAGS
Failure of the Drivers Side Power Seat.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662507May 22, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Coolant Bypass Valve, vehicle is available for inspection. Confirmed by Certified Toyota Dealership. There is a know defect with the Coolant Bypass Valve in 2019-2023 Toyota Rav4. Maintenance Required Light Only Comes on when the Heat is switched to Air Conditioner.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662539May 22, 2025
ENGINE
I have a 20202 Rav4 Hybrid and the engine short block has malfunctioned due to no error on my part, in my research there was a recall for this EXACTLY this issues in other cars of this year/make/model - although my vehicle initially did not qualify for this I believe that this in fact related and that Toyota should be responsible for the repair or replacement of the engine. The car is currently with a Toyota Dealership Service Center, Lake City Toyota in Seattle, WA but they have not been helpful. They have given me vague answers and have sent the engine offsite to a machine shop and keep requesting that I pour additional money into fixing an engine that clearly had a manufacturer defect. My car has always been serviced at Toyota dealerships, as suggested by Toyota. My car has never had previous issues until the engine light came on one day, i checked the coolant and it was empty - first replaced the fluid, let it sit overnight, then drove it around the block to circulate the coolant - when the reservoir emptied again I immediately made an appointment to take it in. The Dealership has not given me any paper invoices or written confirmation/notice of what is happening aside form continuing to ask me to pay more money to fix an engine that is clearly related to the national recall issued.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661814May 19, 2025
AIR BAGS
This safety recall relate to airbag on front passenger seat may not deploy due to an accident..im really afraid the risk it have when invole in an accident...i try to call dealer to ask for repair but they say just wait because the remedy is not available...my car is on year 2020 but they still have not the part to get it fix yet...this is the priority safety matter
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661938May 19, 2025
AIR BAGS
A Safety Recall 23TA15 had been issued on Dec 20,2023. NHTSA Recall ID: 23V865 Toyota has acknowledged that a defect in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may result in the passenger airbag failing to deploy in the event of a crash. This directly compromises a core safety feature I relied on when choosing this vehicle. Despite the recall being announced months ago, I was recently informed by Toyota Customer Service that no remedy is currently available and that no rental or loaner program is being offered in the meantime. This situation places me in an unacceptable position: I either drive a vehicle that is not fully safe or absorb the personal financial burden of securing alternative transportation—neither of which is a fair expectation of a customer who acted in good faith. I am requesting the following: 1. A clear timeline for when the necessary repair or replacement parts will become available. 2. Immediate access to a safe and comparable loaner or rental vehicle until the recall is fully resolved. 3. Written confirmation that Toyota acknowledges the safety risk and is currently offering no interim solution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661062May 14, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The flow shut off valve coolant it was recall from Toyota
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660764May 13, 2025
AIR BAGS
UNKNOWN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659446May 7, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657851April 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"Engine maintenance required. Visit your dealer" prompt after turning on Air conditioning. Message of Engine coolant bypass valve circuit short to battery or open upon diagnostic test
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657457April 29, 2025
ENGINE
Coolant relief valve failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657653April 29, 2025
ENGINE
My Rav4 xle 2020. Starting the engine up it shakes and blows white smokes for 5 seconds and smooths out. This symptoms happens every time when engine is turn on I have to fill coolant once a week.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656483April 24, 2025
AIR BAGS
The manufacturer issued a recall for the air bag deployment system potentially not registering a passenger, thus not deploying, in December 2023. As of April 2025, there is still no remedy to fix this issue, which is a safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656571April 24, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11655992April 22, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Shortly after having vehicle serviced at Toyota the engine maintenance light came on. Imagine my surprise at learning that many other Rav4 owners have the same exact issue right around the 65,000 mile mark. But regardless I toke it to the Toyota dealer to have them diagnose the issue and under the advisement of the technician opt in for the repair so that my car “wouldn’t have more serious problems as a result [of not fixing the coolant bypass valve].” So now I have to pay $1000 for repair when I have had the car just the tiniest bit over 4 years (which is how long the warranty lasted).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11655103April 16, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
The coolant valve is malfunctioning and causing an engine safety light to be on constantly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653965April 10, 2025
ENGINE
Coolant bypass valve failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653453April 8, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, ENGINE
The wiring harness to the lithium battery is corroded, and it is unregulated. My repair shop said the car is unsafe to drive because of the amount of unregulated electricity in the battery. Also, the cruise control doesn't work. My repair shop says this is happening to other vehicles. Parts and labor total almost $7,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653243April 7, 2025
STEERING
After 4 to 5 years vehicle has begun to sporadically upon the first 10 minutes of driving to show a low power steering error message. The error message turns on and turns off within one second many people have been reporting the same issue with even their newer model RAV4’s. This is not acceptable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653052April 6, 2025
AIR BAGS
Recall has been available with no fix since 2023 They are not providing a repair time I feel unsafe driving the car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652826April 4, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 23V86500 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and Northridge Toyota (9550 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91324) were contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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